January 3, 2016 (Sunday)
This song was written for the first convention of the Baptist Young People’s Union.
It is based on the Bible verse, “Go in and possess the land which the Lord God of your fathers giveth you.” Deuteronomy 4:1
I have not heard it sung at church in many years. When I first started out as a preacher, it was sung often.
The message for young people was clear: “Go forth and conquer this world for Christ!”
It is an appeal for the enthusiasm and energy of youth to be enlisted in carrying out the great commission from Christ to go into all the world and make disciples.
Words: E. Taylor Cassel Music: Flora H. Cassel 1894 From over hill and plain there comes the signal strain, ‘Tis loyalty, loyalty, loyalty to Christ; Its music rolls along, the hills take up the song, Of loyalty, loyalty, yes, loyalty to Christ. The strength of youth we lay at Jesus’ feet today, ‘Tis loyalty, loyalty, loyalty to Christ; His Gospel we’ll proclaim, throughout the world’s domain, Of loyalty, loyalty, yes, loyalty to Christ. “On to victory! On to victory!” Cries our great Commander, “On!” We’ll move at His command, We’ll soon possess the land, Through loyalty, loyalty, Yes, loyalty to Christ. |
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